ZIP code 42086, covering West Paducah, KY, has 157 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 45 floods, and 22 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 161 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (31%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $642K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $27.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
West Paducah has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 6 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Paducah was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $27.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (May 4, 2003), causing $20M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42086 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (45 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Paducah, KY, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.1M in property damage.
Yes, West Paducah (ZIP 42086) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
West Paducah has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42086 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $27.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74.6M in property damage in the West Paducah, KY area (ZIP 42086). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →